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SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM | SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT COUNCIL ON AGING

160 Benmont Avenue, Suite 90, Benmont Mill, Bennington, VT 05201

Eligibility

Senior Companion Services Recipient: Adults Age 60 and Older or Adults Age 21 and Older with Disabilities; Volunteer Senior Companions: Adults Age 55 and Older with limited income and able to volunteer 20 hours a week

Hours

Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm
8006425119

Voice - Toll Free | Senior Helpline

8023323081

Fax - FAX

Service area

Bennington county, Vermont

Description

Provides volunteer opportunities for individuals to serve one-on-one with frail elderly and other homebound persons who have difficulty completing everyday tasks. They might assist with grocery shopping, bill paying, and transportation to medical appointments, and alert doctors and family members to potential problems. Senior Companions also provide short periods of relief to primary caregivers.

Last Assured

05/20/2025

Providing organization

SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT COUNCIL ON AGING

Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging (SVCOA) is a non-profit senior services organization that plans, develops and coordinates comprehensive services for older adults in support of their independence, self choice, and well being in Bennington and Rutland Counties. Services include, but are not limited to, information and referral assistance, case/care management, nutrition services, healthy living programs, health insurance counseling, hoarding issues, and support for caregivers. SVCOA also serves as the umbrella agency for Green Mountain RSVP with offices in Bennington, Springfield, and Brattleboro.